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Safety data sheet(SDS)
According to Regulation (EC) No.1907/2006
Revision : 04
Date of Revision : 20.07.2022
1 Identification of the substances/ mixture and of the company/ undertaking
1.1 Product Identifiers
Product Number PCT0901
Product Name Agar Powder,Plant Culture Tested
CAS No. : 9002-18-0
EC No. : 232-658-1
1.2 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses Laboratory chemicals, Manufacture of substances
1.3 Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
Produced by HiMedia Laboratories Private Limited
Address C-40, Road No.21Y, MIDC, Wagle Industrial Area, Thane(W), - 400 604, India
Tel. No. +91-22-6147 1919/6116 9797 Fax No. :+91-22-61471920
Mail Id info@himedialabs.com Website : www.himedialabs.com
1.4 Emergency Tel. No.
Emergency Tel. No. Please contact the regional HiMedia representation in your country
2 Hazards Identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
CLP Classification-Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008[EU-GHS/CLP]
Not a hazardous substance or mixture according to Regulation (EC) No.1272/2008.
2.2 Label elements
Labeling according to Regulation (EC) No.1272/2008
Not a hazardous substance or mixture according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008.
2.3 Other Hazards
This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent, bioaccumulative
and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at levels of 0.1% or higher.
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3 Composition/Information On Ingredients
3.1 Substances
CAS No. : 9002-18-0
EC No. : 232-658-1
No components need to be disclosed according to the applicable regulations.
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4 First Aid Measures
4.1 Description of first aid measures
General advice
Consult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
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If inhaled
If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Consult a
physician.
In case of skin contact
Take off contaminated clothing and shoes immediately. Wash off with soap and plenty of water.
Take victim immediately to hospital. Consult a physician.
In case of eye contact
Rinse immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Consult a physician.
If swallowed
Do NOT induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with
water. Consult a physician.
4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labeling (see section 2.2)
and/or in section 11.
4.3 Indication of immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
No data available
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5 Fire Fighting Measures
5.1 Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media
Use water spray, alcohol- resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide
Unsuitable extinguishing media
No data available.
5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Carbon oxides
5.3 Precautions for fire-fighters
Wear self contained breathing apparatus for fire fighting if necessary
5.4 Further information
No data available
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6 Accidental Release Measures
6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Wear respiratory protection. Avoid breathing vapours, mist or gas. Ensure adequate ventilation.
Evacuate personnel to safe areas.
6.2 Environmental precautions
Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains. Discharge into
environment must be avoided.
6.3 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
Sweep up and shovel. Contain spillage, and then collect with an electrically protected vacuum
cleaner or by wet-brushing and place in container for disposal according to local regulations (see
section 13). Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.
6.4 Reference to other sections
For disposal see Section 13.
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7 Handling and Storage
7.1 Precautions for safe handling
Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid inhalation of dust and aerosols. Provide appropriate exhaust
ventilation at places where dust is formed. For precautions see section 2.2
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.
Recommended Storage Temperature : Below 30°C
7.3 Specific end uses
Apart from the uses mentioned in section 1.2 no other specific uses are stipulated.
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8 Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
8.1 Control parameters
Components with workplace control parameters
8.2 Exposure controls
Appropriate engineering controls
General industrial hygiene practice.
Personal protective equipment
Hygiene measure
Immediately change contaminated clothing. Apply preventive skin protection. Wash hands and face
after working with the product.
Eye/face protection
Faceshield and safety goggles.
Skin protection
Handle with gloves.
Body protection
Complete suit protecting against chemicals.
Respiratory protection
Air-purifying respirators.
Environment exposure controls
Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains. Discharge into
the environment must be avoided.
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9 Physical and chemical properties
9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Appearance Cream coloured, homogenous, free flowing
powder
Odour No data available
Odour Threshold No data available
pH No data available
Melting/freezing point No data available
Initial boiling point and boiling range No data available
Flash point No data available
Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits No data available
Evaporation rate No data available
Flammability (Solid, gas) No data available
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Vapour pressure No data available
Relative density No data available
Water Solubility No data available
Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water No data available
Autoignition Temperature No data available
Viscosity No data available
Explosive properties No data available
Oxidizing properties No data available
Vapour density No data available
Thermal decomposition No data available
9.2 Other safety information
No data available
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10 Stability and Reactivity
10.1 Reactivity
No data available
10.2 Chemical stability
Stable under recommended storage conditions.
10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions
No data available
10.4 Conditions to avoid
No data available
10.6 Hazardous decomposition products
Other decomposition products - refer section 5.2.
In the event of fire - refer section 5.
11 Toxicological Information
11.1 Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity
No data available
Remarks : LD50 Oral - Rat - 11,000 mg/kg(Agar)
Skin corrosion/irritation
No data available
Serious eye damage/eye irritation
No data available
Respiratory or skin sensitisation
No data available
Germ cell mutagenicity
No data available
Carcinogenicity
IARC: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as
probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC.
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Reproductive toxicity
No data available
Specific target organ toxicity- single exposure
No data available
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure
No data available
Aspiration hazard
No data available
Additional Information
RTECS : AW7950000
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12 Ecological Information
12.1 Toxicity
No data available
12.2 Persistence and degradability
No data available
12.3 Bioaccumulative potential
No data available
12.4 Mobility in soil
No data available
12.5 PBT and vPvB assessment
PBT and vPVB assessment not available Chemical safety assessment is not required
12.6 Other adverse effects
No data available
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13 Disposal Considerations
13.1 Waste treatments methods
Product
Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company. Dissolve or mix the
material with a combustive solvent and burn in chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner
and scrubber.
13.2 Contaminated packaging
Dispose of as unused product.
14 Transport Information
14.1 UN-No
ADNR : ADR : IATA_C : IATA_P : IMDG : RID :
14.2 UN proper shipping name
ADNR : Not dangerous goods
ADR : Not dangerous goods
IATA_C : Not dangerous goods
IATA_P : Not dangerous goods
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IMDG : Not dangerous goods
RID : Not dangerous goods
14.3 Transport hazard class(es)
ADNR : - ADR : - IATA_C : - IATA_P : - IMDG : - RID : -
14.4 Packaging group
ADNR : - ADR : - IATA_C : - IATA_P : - IMDG : - RID : -
14.5 Environmental hazards
ADNR : No ADR : No IMDG : Marine Pollutant : No IATA_C : No
14.6 Special precautions for use
No data available
15 Regulatory Information
This safety datasheet complies with the requirements of Regulation(EC) No. 1907/2006.
15.1 Safety health and environment regulations/legislation specific for the substance or
mixture
No data available
15.2 Chemical Safety Assessment
No data available
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16 Other information
Further Information
Copyright 2016 HiMedia Laboratories Pvt. Ltd.
The information given in this safety data sheet is believed to be correct yet does not claim to be all
inclusive. This document is intended only as a guide for appropriate precautionary handling of the
material by properly trained individuals, information here being commensurate with the present
state of our knowledge regarding the manner and conditions of use, handling, storage or disposal.
The information provided herein shall not be considered as guarantee of the properties of the
product. HiMedia Laboratories, shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from improper
handling or contact with the above product. Unless explicitly stated on the product or in any of the
documentation accompanying the product, it is intended for research or testing purpose only and is
not to be used for any other purpose.
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